Jonbennison
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How to be happy as an expat in China by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in China as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment may ...
I understand what you're saying, but I think most people in Europe could adapt pretty well to other European and American cultures. It's not a case of making China an exception. But it should be taken into account that Chinese people have ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in China by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in China as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment may ...
> We integrated as it is what families do. Honestly, I don't think I have "integrated", not in ant significant way anyway. It's how I prefer it, and I think my wife prefers it too.This is exactly what I mean. Why would you be ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in China by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in China as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment may ...
Not sure what you mean? All I'm saying is that if you grow up in Western countries it's unlikely you'll be able to fully integrate into Chinese society...and actually it's probably the case that most expats won't want to. Read More
How to be happy as an expat in China by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in China as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment may ...
Take the money and enjoy the weather. Simple. You'll never integrate unless you're studying Chinese at a university course and anyway, the likelyhood is that you'll never really want to integrate if you're from the West and enjoy ... Read More
Cost of broadband
Hi, we have just secured rental of an apartment in Shenzhen and now we need internet. There is a fibre line installed but I'm wondering if you guys have any recommendations of which provider to use and an approximation of the monthly cost? Read More
Health Insurance by Jonbennison
Hi, I am moving to SZ in July and I need to arrange healthcare cover for myself. I have found various providers that I am happy to use, but being from the the UK I am a little naive as to how it works if I become ill? Say I break my arm, what ...
Thanks for this Jimmy, it's really helpful information. Read More
Health Insurance by Jonbennison
Hi, I am moving to SZ in July and I need to arrange healthcare cover for myself. I have found various providers that I am happy to use, but being from the the UK I am a little naive as to how it works if I become ill? Say I break my arm, what ...
As I am relocating for work, the company is going to pay for healthcare so I might as well take advantage of the offer. If I have an accident or require emergency treatment then I will need cover and If I can't pay up front then I will probably ... Read More
Health Insurance
Hi, I am moving to SZ in July and I need to arrange healthcare cover for myself. I have found various providers that I am happy to use, but being from the the UK I am a little naive as to how it works if I become ill? Say I break my arm, what ... Read More
Why are the ads for apartments in expat.com so outrageously expensive? by VANNROX
I was going through the advertisements for housing here in expat.com. I'd hate to pop the bubble of most expats, but the asking rates are OUTRAGEOUS. I OWN houses in Zhuhai, and Shenzhen. As such, I pretty much know the going rate(s). For ...
Where is your apartment in Nanshan exactly? Apartments near stations that are on the Line 11 metro have probably seen substantial increases in rent because of the convenience that line provides in order to get to the Airport and Futian etc. ... Read More
Why are the ads for apartments in expat.com so outrageously expensive? by VANNROX
I was going through the advertisements for housing here in expat.com. I'd hate to pop the bubble of most expats, but the asking rates are OUTRAGEOUS. I OWN houses in Zhuhai, and Shenzhen. As such, I pretty much know the going rate(s). For ...
We briefly discussed this on the thread I started, but there is now way that 10,000 is the most expensive apartment you can know of in SZ! 4 bed a partments near Coastal City can be as much as 18,000 a month. Here 2 bed apartments are nearer ... Read More
Accommodation allowance & duplication of benefits package. by Jonbennison
Hi, i'm hoping you guys can help me with some advice. My girlfriend and I are moving to China in the summer and my employer (non education) is willing to pay some of the apartment costs. My partner has secured a job at an International school ...
I'm not using a western app. The links I sent you were primarily from Qfang, which is the same as the app you suggested using: Q房网. I don't see how you found places that are half the price of the apartments I am looking at if ... Read More
Accommodation allowance & duplication of benefits package. by Jonbennison
Hi, i'm hoping you guys can help me with some advice. My girlfriend and I are moving to China in the summer and my employer (non education) is willing to pay some of the apartment costs. My partner has secured a job at an International school ...
What subway station is your apartment near? Line 11 is more expensive from what I have seen. I am using qfang to search for properties and the prices seem consistent across the website so I'm not sure why you think it's expensive? I've also used ... Read More
Accommodation allowance & duplication of benefits package. by Jonbennison
Hi, i'm hoping you guys can help me with some advice. My girlfriend and I are moving to China in the summer and my employer (non education) is willing to pay some of the apartment costs. My partner has secured a job at an International school ...
Sorry, she is in Longhua, not Longgang. My office is in Fuyong which is on line 11 past the airport, so quite some distance from the centre of the city. Only line 11 serves that area of the city and I don't wan't to be commuting for hours so it ... Read More
Accommodation allowance & duplication of benefits package. by Jonbennison
Hi, i'm hoping you guys can help me with some advice. My girlfriend and I are moving to China in the summer and my employer (non education) is willing to pay some of the apartment costs. My partner has secured a job at an International school ...
Thanks for the reply, I was under the impression that reputable international schools would be happy to pay an accommodation allowance to any employees so that they can find suitable apartments. At least that is what I have read on various ... Read More
Accommodation allowance & duplication of benefits package.
Hi, i'm hoping you guys can help me with some advice. My girlfriend and I are moving to China in the summer and my employer (non education) is willing to pay some of the apartment costs. My partner has secured a job at an International school ... Read More